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PMR-D11488 Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (CorfuTown): the elegant arcades of the Liston face the Spianada on the west side. It was built under French rule, in 1807. Keywords: architecture, Ionian Islands, picturesque, plaza, promenade, terrace
PMR-D9087 Argentina, Buenos Aires: Plaza de Mayo, with Buenos Aires City Hall (Palacio Municipal) in the background. It was completed in March 1893. Keywords: South America, architecture, capital city, Latin America, street scene, May Square
PMR-D9086 Argentina, Buenos Aires: the Piramide de Mayo in Plaza de Mayo, was erected in 1811 to celebrate the first anniversary of the May Revolution, and is the city's oldest monument. The figure on the top is an allegory of Liberty, the work of French sculptor Joseph Dubourdieu. Keywords: South America, artistic, culture, heritage, historic, statue, architecture, capital city, Latin America
PMR-D9085 Argentina, Buenos Aires: Plaza de Mayo, with outsize flagpole and national flag and equestrian statue of General Manuel Belgrano on the left. Keywords: South America, heritage, historic, culture, monument, Latin America, capital city, architecture
PMR-D9084 Argentina, Buenos Aires: Casa de Gobierno or Casa Rosada, is the office of the president and seat of the executive. It faces the Plaza de Mayo, as did the original fort from 1580, which it replaced. Keywords: South America, palace, mansion, architecture, capital city, Latin America
PMR-D9082 Argentina, Buenos Aires: the Obelisco (Obelisk), a landmark of the city, stands in the Plaza de la Republica, and was erected in 1936 to commemorate the 400-year jubilee of the foundation of the city. The architect was Albert Prebisch and it was built in 31 days by a German company. It stands 67.5 metres high and is a National Historic Monument. Keywords: South America, culture, heritage, architecture, capital city, Latin America
PMR-D9067 Argentina, Buenos Aires: Avenida 9 de Julio, looking towards Plaza de la Republic and the Obelisk. Keywords: South America, architecture, Latin America, capital city, metropolitan
PMR-D9018 Chile, Punta Arenas: monument in Plaza Munoz Gamero donated in 1920 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Magellan's epic voyage, by businessman Jose Menendez. Keywords: South America, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, bronze statue, historic, heritage, culture
PMR-D9016 Chile, Punta Arenas: monument in Plaza Munoz Gamero donated in 1920 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Magellan's epic voyage, by businessman Jose Menendez. Keywords: South America, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, bronze statue, historic, heritage, culture
PMR-D9003 Chile, Punta Arenas: former house of Juan Blanchard of Braun and Blanchard, who was the first to develop pelagic whaling round the South Shetland Islands. Built in 1907 by the architect Antoine Beaulier in Plaza Munoz Gamero. Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, architecture, historic, heritage, culture
PMR-D9002 Chile, Punta Arenas: Cathedral of the Sacred Heart (Catedral del Sagrado Corazon), begun in 1892 based on the plans made by the father of the Salesian Order, Juan Bernabe. The 30-metre high belltower was completed in 1898. It stands in the Plaza Munoz Gamero. Keywords: South America, belltower, clocktower, architecture, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia
PMR-D8727 Chile. Chiloe, Castro: Plaza de los Trenes: a preserved steam engine, made by Marshall and Sons Ltd, Gainsborough, Yorkshire, England. Keywords: South America, locomotive, vintage, veteran, engineering, Latin America
PMR-D8726 Chile. Chiloe, Castro: Plaza de los Trenes: a preserved steam engine, made by Ruston, Proctor and Company, of Lincoln, England. Keywords: South America, locomotive, vintage, veteran, engineering, Latin America
PMR-D8722 Chile. Chiloe, Castro: Plaza de Armas, with figure of La Pincoya, a mythical sprite of great beauty, who can bring good fortune to the Chilote, on the fountain. Keywords: South America, statue, legend, Latin America, culture
PMR-D8721 Chile. Chiloe, Castro: Plaza de Armas, with the garden of the tourist information centre in the foreground. Keywords: South America, Latin America, culture
PMR-D8719 Chile. Chiloe, Castro: Iglesia San Francisco de Castro, designed by the Italian architect Eduardo Provasoli and completed in1912, stands on the Plaza de Armas.. It has been recognised by UNESCO as part of Chiloe's heritage. View of the nave and altar. Keywords: South America, colourful, architecture, Roman Catholic, heritage, picturesque, Latin America, culture
PMR-D8718 Chile. Chiloe, Castro: Iglesia San Francisco de Castro, designed by the Italian architect Eduardo Provasoli and completed in1912, stands on the Plaza de Armas.. It has been recognised by UNESCO as part of Chiloe's heritage. View of the nave and altar. Keywords: South America, colourful, architecture, Roman Catholic, heritage, picturesque, Latin America, culture
PMR-D8717 Chile. Chiloe, Castro: Iglesia San Francisco de Castro, designed by the Italian architect Eduardo Provasoli and completed in1912, stands on the Plaza de Armas.. It has been recognised by UNESCO as part of Chiloe's heritage. Keywords: South America, colourful, architecture, Roman Catholic, heritage, picturesque, Latin America, culture
PMR-D8701 Chile. Chiloe, Ancud: bronze figure of "La Pincoya", a mythical water sprite of great beauty, with long, blond hair, who can influence the fortunes of Chiloe. She sits in the Plaza de Armas. Keywords: South America, Latin America, statue, folklore
PMR-D8700 Chile. Chiloe, Ancud: interior of the Roman Catholic cathedral in Plaza de Armas. Keywords: South America, Latin America, nave, altar
PMR-D8699 Chile. Chiloe, Ancud: bronze figure of "La Viuda" (the widow), a mythical being used to frighten naughty children, in the Plaza de Armas. Keywords: South America, Latin America, statue, folklore
PMR-D8645 Chile. Temuco: Plaza de Armas Anibal Pinto is the main square and hub of the city. Keywords: South America, picturesque, Latin America
PMR-D8644 Chile. Temuco: Plaza de Armas Anibal Pinto is the main square and hub of the city. Keywords: South America, picturesque, Latin America
PMR-D8643 Chile. Temuco: Plaza de Armas Anibal Pinto is the main square and hub of the city. Keywords: South America, picturesque, Latin America
PMR-D8642 Chile. Temuco: monument to the Araucaria in Plaza de Armas Anibal Pinto. Keywords: South America, Latin America, statue, allegory
PMR-D8641 Chile. Temuco: Plaza de Armas Anibal Pinto is the main square and hub of the city. Keywords: South America, picturesque, Latin America
PMR-D8640 Chile. Temuco: fortune teller with tarot cards waiting for customers in the Plaza de Armas de Anibal Pinto. Keywords: South America, Latin America
PMR-D8638 Chile. Temuco: monument to the Araucaria in Plaza de Armas Anibal Pinto. Keywords: South America, allegory, statue, Latin America
PMR-D8637 Chile. Temuco: monument to the Araucaria in Plaza de Armas Anibal Pinto. Keywords: South America, allegory, statue, Latin America
PMR-D8632 Chile. Santiago: statue of a Mapuche Indian by Nicanor Plaza on Santa Lucia Hill, popularly associated with Mapuche leader Caupolican. Keywords: South America, warrior, indigeno, monument, sculpture, Latin America
PMR-D8609 Chile. Santiago: Palacio de la Real Audiencia de Santiago in Plaza de Armas, completed in 1807 as the Royal Court of Justice, now houses the National History Museum. Keywords: South America, Latin America, architecture, culture, Baroque style
PMR-D8608 Chile. Santiago: young demonstrators in the Plaza de Armas, protesting about unequality in Chile ("Somos el pueblo"). Keywords: South America, Latin America, civil unrest
PMR-D8607 Chile. Santiago: Plaza de Armas, with Palacio de la Real Audiencia de Santiago (right), completed in 1807 as the Royal Court of Justice, which now houses the National History Museum, and the cathedral facade on the far side of the square. Keywords: South America, Baroque style, culture, architecture, Latin America
PMR-D8606 Chile. Santiago: the Metropolitan Cathedral in Plaza de Armas, seat of the archbishop of Santiago, was built in Baroque style by architect Gioacchino Toasca, and completed in 1799, replacing its predecessors which were destroyed by earthquakes. Keywords: South America, heritage, culture, architecture, Latin America
PMR-D8605 Chile. Santiago: an historic pharmacy, on the Plaza de Armas. Keywords: South America, Latin America, chemist shop, apothecary, architecture, traditional
PMR-D8604 Chile. Santiago: Plaza de Armas, the historic central square of Santiago. Keywords: South America, hub, pedestrian zone, park, Latin America
PMR-D8603 Chile. Santiago: Simon Bolivar monument to American liberty in the Plaza de Armas. Erected on 25th April 1836, a work of the Italian sculptor Francesco Orselino: Keywords: South America, Latin America, sculpture, art, artistic, culture
PMR-D8602 Chile. Santiago: monument to the indiginous peoples, in the Plaza de Armas. Keywords: South America, artistic, art, sculpture, Latin America
PMr174-09 U.S.A., New York: Lower Plaza, at the end of the Channel Gardens, in front of the RCA Building in the Rockefeller Center, with gilded statue of Prometheus stealing the sacred fire for mankind. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, sculpture, restaurant, eating, open air
PMR174-03 U.S.A., New York: United Nations General Assembly Building, from United Nations Plaza, with flags of all nations in alphabetical order. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city
PMR158-04 U.S.A., California, Los Angeles: Queen Mary, permanently moored at Long Beach. At 81,237 gross tons, the largest passenger liner of her time. She now serves as a luxury hotel. View of the hotel entrance and "Londontowne Plaza". On the left is part of the dome housing Howard Hughes' "Spruce Goose" flying boat. Keywords: ocean liner, Cunard, historic, veteran
PMR479-10 Canada, Alberta, Calgary: view from the observation deck of Calgary Tower (formerly Husky Tower), with Olympic Plaza (bottom left), Old City Hall. new Municipal Building, andbridges over the Bow River. Keywords: metropolis, panorama, architecture, skyscrapers, high rise, modern city, oil town
PMR479-01 Canada, Alberta, Calgary: Chinese Cultural Centre and Sun Life Plaza. Keywords: metropolis, oil town, modern city, high rise, skyscrapers
PMR476-04 Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: the symbol of the city - a female figure on a horse, holding aloft a model galleon - stands in the Plaza Catalunya. Keywords: national heritage, historic, culture, sculpture, monument
PMR476-03 Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Plaza Catalunya, with reflections in one of the pools, and sculpture. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, metropolis, street scene, pedestrian zone
PMR476-02 Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: child feeding pigeons in Plaza Catalunya, with Canaletes Fountain in the background. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, metropolis, street scene, pedestrian zone
PMR118K-10 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: The spacious Oval Plaza, 90 x 80 metres, is surrounded by a colonnade of 1st -century Ionic columns. Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site
PMR117K-24 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: Temple of Zeus, built in 162 AD on the site of earlier religious buildings, dominates the Oval Plaza. Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site
PMR116K-22 Jordan, Aqaba: the Flagpole, in the middle of a plaza, is said to be the tallest unsupported flagstaff in the world. In the foreground is the Mamluk-built Aqaba Fort, built about 1510. Keywords: Muslim, Gulf of Aqaba, desert town, coast, Islam, palm trees, ruins, archeological excavations
PMR112K-29 Canada, Vancouver BC: the geodesic dome of Science World, seen across False Creek, with the all-glass Plaza of Nations (left) from Expo '86. Keywords: modern architecture, metropolis, panorama, cityscape, park
PMR107K-15 Peru, Lima: beautifully carved wooden balconies on the facade of the Palacio Arzobispo (Archbishop's Palace), rebuilt in 1924. Keywords: capital city, architecture, Plaza de Armas, Plaza Mayor, colonial architecture, Spanish Baroque, wood carving
PMR107K-13 Peru, Lima: entrance and facade of the cathedral (1535), the model for many others in the city's churches. Keywords: capital city, street scene, architecture, Plaza Mayor, Plaza de Armas, Spanish Baroque, colonial architecture
PMR107K-12 Peru, Lima: Palacio Arzobispo (Archbishop's Palace) in the Plaza de Armas, dating from the 16th century, but reconstructed in 1924. Keywords: capital city, street scene, architecture, Plaza Mayor, religious architecture, Spanish Baroque, colonial architecture
PMR107K-11 Peru, Lima: Plaza de Armas, with the Palacio de Gobierno (1535), official residence of the president. Keywords: capital city, street scene, architecture, Plaza Mayor
PMR107K-10 Peru, Lima: Plaza de Armas, with the cathedral and a bronze fountain dating from 1650. Keywords: capital city, Spanish Baroque, colonial architecture, church, Plaza Mayor, architecture, street scene
PMR107K-09 Peru, Lima: Basilica Catedral (1535) in Plaza de Armas, destroyed in the earthquake of 1746, but rebuilt to the same plans. Keywords: capital city, street scene, architecture, Plaza Mayor, religious architecture, church, Lima Cathedral, colonial architecture, Spanish Baroque
PMR107K-08 Peru, Lima: carved wooden balconies on the side of the Palacio Municipal in Plaza de Armas (restored). Keywords: capital city, wood carving, carving, architecture, street scene, Plaza Mayor
PMR107K-07 Peru, Lima: closer view of the equestrian statue of General Jose de San Martín, liberator of Peru, in the Plaza Bolívar. Keywords: capital city, Bolivar Square, monument, street scene, architecture
PMR107K-06 Peru, Lima: Plaza Bolívar and frontal view of the imposing monument to General Jose de San Martín, liberator of Peru. Keywords: capital city, Bolivar Square, monument, street scene, architecture, equestrian, statue
PMR107K-05 Peru, Lima: Plaza Bolívar, with equestrian statue of General Jose de San Martín, liberator of Peru. Keywords: capital city, Bolivar Square, monument, street scene, architecture
PMR106K-26 Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found. Plaza mayor in Pisac with market stalls and the renowned 400-year-old Pisonay tree (left). Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley
PMR105K-27 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Plaza San Blas, the artists' quarter, north of the centre. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture
PMR105K-25 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. South-east side of the Plaza de Armas, with arcades, balconies and the Compania de Jesus Church. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture
PMR105K-24 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. A school class in uniform leaving the classroom on to the Plaza de Armas. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture
PMR105K-23 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Cathedral and Compania de Jesus Church from an arcade on the Plaza de Armas. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture
PMR105K-21 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Colonnaded arcade with carved wooden balconies near the Plaza de Armas. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture
PMR105K-20 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Plaza de Armas, with fountain and facade of the Compania de Jesus Church. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture
PMR104K-17 Peru, Departamento de Puno, Juli: well maintained public gardens with red-hot-poker flowers in the Plaza Mayor. Keywords: High Andes, historic village, picturesque
PMR103K-36 Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. A couple of Aymara people in traditional dress, on a bench enjoying ice creams, in the Plaza Murillo. Keywords: High Andes, pigeons, native people, indigenas, street scene, architecture
PMR103K-35 Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. A couple of Aymara people in traditional dress in the Plaza Murillo. Keywords: High Andes, street scene, indigenas, native people
PMR103K-34 Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Monument to Pedro Domingo Murillo (1757-1810), freedom fighter and native of the city, in the Plaza Murillo, with the Palacio Legislative behind. Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, square, bronze statue, Legislative Palace
PMR103K-33 Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Classical facade of the imposing Palacio Legislativo or Congreso Nacional, on Plaza Murillo. Keywords: High Andes, National Congress, Legislative Palace, classical architecture, street scene, architecture
PMR103K-22 Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Basilica & Convento de San Francisco in Plaza San Francisco, where the saint is buried, is a fine example of colonial religious architecture. Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, church, Catholic
PMR103K-20 Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Plaza Murillo, with the Palacio Legislativo and Palacio Presidencial in the background. Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, pigeons , square
PMR103K-19 Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Catedral Metropolitana (Metropolitan Cathedral) and Plaza Murillo with its hundreds of pigeons. Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, religious architecture, square
PMR103K-18 Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Aymara people in traditional dress, in Plaza Murillo. Keywords: High Andes, street scene, native people, indigenas
PMR103K-17 Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Monument to Pedro Domingo Murillo (1757-1810), freedom fighter and native of the city, in the Plaza Murillo, the centre of La Paz. Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, statue, square
PMR103K-16 Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Entrance to the Palacio Presidencial ( Palace of the President) in Plaza Murillo with security guards, uniformed sentry and Aymara woman. Keywords: High Andes, street scene
PMR103K-15 Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Palacio Presidencial (Palace of the President) in Plaza Murillo, with sentries in ceremonial uniform. Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene
PMR103K-14 Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. City office of the Banco Mercantil Santa Cruz, near Plaza Murillo. Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene
PMR102K-22 Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru. The Port Authority Building, from Plaza Colón. Keywords: Pacific Coast, architecture, public buildings
PMR102K-17 Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru. Equestrian statue of Bernardo O'Higgins (1778-1842) the liberator of Chile from the Spaniards, in the Plaza Colón. Keywords: Pacific Coast, monument, national hero
PMR102K-13 Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru. Bust of Cristobal Colón (Christopher Columbus) backed by a red bougainvillea in the Plaza Colón. Keywords: Pacific Coast, monument, statue, sculpture
PMR102K-12 Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru. Plaza Colon and the iron-framed Cathedral of San Marcos, designed by Gustave Eiffel, and transported to Arica from Peru after an earthquake had destroyed the city. Keywords: Pacific Coast, religious architecture, Catholic, church
PMR099K-26 Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán, the largest city in northern Argentina, was founded in 1565 by Spanish Conquistador, Diego de Villarroel. Statue of Jorge Francisco Isidoro Luis Borges Acevedo (1899-1986), writer, poet, critic and librarian, in Plaza Urquiza. His work was translated into English and other major languages and was widely read. In 1961 he received the first International Publishers' prize, the Prix Formentor: Keywords: architecture, street scene, monument, sculpture
PMR099K-19 Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán, the largest city in northern Argentina, was founded in 1565 by Spanish Conquistador, Diego de Villarroel. Renovated colonial-style buildings on the Plaza Independencia, with a fine Baroque door. Keywords: architecture, street scene, plaza mayor
PMR099K-18 Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán, the largest city in northern Argentina, was founded in 1565 by Spanish Conquistador, Diego de Villarroel. The cathedral, built in 1856, although a church has occupied this site since 1565. The architect was Pierre Etcheverry, a Basque. Here: a closer look at the dome (in Argentinian colours) and tympanum. Keywords: architecture, plaza mayor, neo-classical, religious architecture, church, street scene
PMR099K-17 Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán, the largest city in northern Argentina, was founded in 1565 by Spanish Conquistador, Diego de Villarroel. The cathedral, built in 1856, although a church has occupied this site since 1565. The architect was Pierre Etcheverry, a Basque. Keywords: architecture, street scene, church, religious architecture, neo-classical, plaza mayor
PMR099K-16 Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán, the largest city in northern Argentina, was founded in 1565 by Spanish Conquistador, Diego de Villarroel. Statue of a female figure in the Plaza Independencia. Keywords: architecture, street scene, monument, sculpture, plaza mayor
PMR099K-15 Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán, the largest city in northern Argentina, was founded in 1565 by Spanish Conquistador, Diego de Villarroel. Basilica de San Francisco on the Plaza Independencia. Keywords: architecture, church, religious architecture, street scene, temple
PMR099K-14 Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán, the largest city in northern Argentina, was founded in 1565 by Spanish Conquistador, Diego de Villarroel. Government House (for the Province of Tucumán) on the Plaza Independencia. Keywords: architecture, street scene, plaza mayor
PMR099K-04 Argentina: Santiago del Estero, the oldest city in Argentina, founded in 1553, is known as "Madre de Ciudades" (Mother of cities). The newly renovated Municipidad (Town Hall) also stands on the Plaza Libertad. Keywords: architecture, street scene, municipal building
PMR099K-03 Argentina: Santiago del Estero, the oldest city in Argentina, founded in 1553, is known as "Madre de Ciudades" (Mother of cities). Plaza Libertad, with the cathedral, the fifth on this site, dating from 1877. Keywords: architecture, street scene, religious architecture, church
PMR098K-29 Paraguay, Asunción (full name: Nuestra Senora Santa Maria de la Asunción): "El Cabildo" , built in 1844, was the seat of the Executive until 1894 and then of the National Congress of Paraguay until 2003. It now houses the Cultural Centre of the Republic. Here reflected in the pool in Plaza de la Independencia. Keywords: capital city, architecture
PMR054K-11 Spain, Andalusia, El Rocio: About 50 kilometres from Seville, El Rocio lies on the edge of the Donana National Park and Water Bird Reserve. Here, equestrian figures representing the gipsy pilgrimage to the Iglesia de Nuestra Senora (Church of the Virgin) every Whitsun, for which the town is famous. It stands in the centre of the (grass) Plaza Mayor.
PMR053K-20 Spain, New Castile, Toledo: The towers of the Alcazar from the Plaza de Zocodover.
PMR053K-14 Spain, Madrid: Stone monument to Miguel de Cervantes with bronze figures of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza in the Plaza de Espana.
PMR053K-11 Spain, Madrid: Plaza Mayor, the heart of old Madrid, and scene of many religious ceremonies over the centuries.
PMR053K-07 Spain, Old Castile, La Granja: Gardens of the Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso built by Philip V, the grandson of Louis XIV, on the model of Versailles, at the foot of the Sierra de Guadarrama. Here, Plaza de las 8 Calles, with one of the eight fountains.
PMR052K-36 Spain, Old Castile, Segovia: Plaza Mayor.
PMR052K-34 Spain, Old Castile, Segovia: Plaza de Medina del Campo, with 14th century tower of the Lozoya Mansion.
PMR052K-33 Spain, Old Castile, Segovia: Plaza de Medina del Campo, with statue of Juan Bravo and 12th century Church of San Martin.
PMR052K-25 Spain, Old Castile, Leon: Plaza de San Isidoro.
PMR052K-14 Spain, Galicia, La Coruna: Plaza San Agustin (Praza Humor), with caricatures of famous comediens inscribed in the paving.
PMR052K-10 Spain, Galicia, La Coruna: Plaza de Maria Pita, with the Palacio Municipal (Town Hall) and statue of Maria Pita seizing the British standard.
PMR052K-05 Spain, Oviedo: Plaza de la Constitucion with San Isidoro and the Town Hall (?)
PMR045K-26 Panama City: Small beach and defence post near Plaza de Francia in San Felipe (Casco Viejo).
PMR024K-01 Malaysia, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur: View west from the Skybridge of Petronas Twin Towers showing the extent of the modern city. Park Plaza Hotel in the foreground. Keywords: modern architecture, high-rise blocks
PMR009K-21 Spain, Barcelona: Placa d'Espanya or Plaza de Espana with Mount Tibidabo in the background, as seen from the balcony of the National Art Gallery. Keywords: statues, fountains, squares
PMR009K-20 Spain, Barcelona: Fountain in the Placa d'Espanya or Plaza de Espana with Mount Tibidabo in the background. Keywords: Costa Brava
PMR005K-18 USA, New York: Bedroom in the Plaza Hotel.
PMR030K-35 USA, Illinois, Chicago: Plaza, and the top of Prudential II and Aon buildings, contrasting with some of the earliest high-rise buildings, seen from a river cruiser. Keywords: water transport, modern architecture, high-rise buildings, multi-storey buildings, skyscrapers, architecture, old and new contrasts
PMR074K-18 Spain, Lanzarote: Plaza de los Remedios in Yaiza, with 17th century church of Nuestra Senora de los Remedios, rebuilt after 1736. Keywords: Canary Islands, sunshine, holidays, leisure, volcanic
PMR073K-24 Spain, Lanzarote: open air tables of the restaurant "Dos Hermanos" in the Plaza León y Castillo, Haría. Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine
PMR073K-23 Spain, Lanzarote: Ayuntamiento (Town Hall) in the Plaza de la Constitución in Haría. Keywords: Canary Islands, sunshine, holidays, leisure, volcanic
PMR549-06 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: grandiose new tower blocks on Sheikh Zayed Road, with the Crowne Plaza complex in the foreground. Keywords: modern architecture, blooming desert, irrigation, desert state, Islamic architecture
PMR602-03 Spain, Cadiz: monument to Las Cortes in the Plaza de Espana. Keywords: statuary
PMR601-07 Spain, Madrid: stone monument to Miguel de Cervantes with bronze figures of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, in Plaza de Espana. Keywords: architecture, statuary
PMR601-06 Spain, Madrid: Casa de la Panaderia in the Plaza Mayor, with equestrian statue of Philip III by Giovanni da Bologna (17th century). Keywords: architecture, statuary
PMR601-02 Spain, Segovia: La Granja de San Ildefonso, built by Philip V, grandson of Louis XIV, and largely inspired by Versailles: Hercules Fountain, one of eight, at the Plaza de las 8 Calles. Keywords: architecture, park, statuary
PMR600-05 Spain, La Coruna/Corunna: Palacio Municipal (Town Hall) in the Plaza de Maria Pita. Keywords: architecture, town hall
PMR595-06 Mexico City: Plaza de la Constitucion (Zocalo) with, left the Cathedral, built 1573-1813, largely with stone from the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan, and, right the parish church of El Sagrario, whose facade is covered with Churrigera-style baroque carving.
PMR595-02 Mexico City: Arterial road north, Lazaro Cardenas, with Plaza Garibaldi in the distance, and Palacio de los Correos (Main Post Office) on the right in the foreground. View from the top of the Torre/Tower Latinoamericano.
PMR594-12 Mexico City: Colourful scene on the Zocalo (Plaza de la Constitucion).
PMR594-10 Mexico City: Plaza de las Tres Culturas (Aztec, Spanish, and Mestizo) where the church of Santiago Tlatelolco was built around 1600 AD from the stones of the Aztec city, Tlatelolco, which finally fell to Hernan Cortes on 13th August 1521, heroically defended by Cuauhtemoc.
PMR594-02 Mexico: Teotihuacan, probably the largest pre-Hispanic city in the Americas, covering about 156,000 square kilometres, with up to 200,000 inhabitants. Founded ca. 100 AD, flourished 300 to 650, abandoned by 750 AD. Identity of the builders is unknown. The Aztecs believed it was the work of giants. Pyramid of the Moon and its altar in the "Plaza de la Luna", from the Palace of Quetzalpapalotl.
PMR591-06 Mexico: Catemaco on the shore of Lake Catemaco, known for its many "curanderos" (healers) and "brujos" ( magicians). Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Carmen and fountain on the Plaza Mayor.
PMR589-05 Mexico, Merida: Plaza de la Independencia (Zocalo) with the Palacio Municipal (town hall)
PMR585-12 Guatemala, Chichicastenango: Colourful, bustling Indian market with a prominent display of carved wooden masks. El Calverio chapel, facing, on the opposite side of the plaza.
PMR583-09 Nicaragua, Managua: Casa Presidencial (Presidential Palace) built in 2000 in the Plaza de la Republica.
PMR583-06 Nicaragua, Granada: Independence monument and historic cannon in the Plaza de la Independencia, Granada.
PMR583-05 Nicaragua, Granada: Restored colonial style houses on the Plaza de la Independencia, Granada.
PMR582-05 Panama City: Plaza Bolivar, San Felipe, with statue of Simon Bolivar, crowned by a condor, and church and monastery of San Francisco behind.
PMR655-01 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. "La Companía de Jesús" Church in the Plaza de Armas, begun in 1576 on the site of the Inca "Palace of the Serpents", and rebuilt in the late 17th century. Gardens in the foreground. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture, Baroque
PMR654-12 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. "La Companía de Jesús" Church in the Plaza de Armas, begun in 1576 on the site of the Inca "Palace of the Serpents", and rebuilt in the late 17th century. Keywords: High Andes, Baroque, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR654-04 Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru. The Cathedral of San Marcos, in Plaza Colon, is built around an iron frame, designed by Gustave Eiffel, and was transported from Peru after a tidal wave destroyed all the churches in Arica. Keywords: Pacific Coast, street scene, Catholic church, religious architecture, Columbus Square

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